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A sense of place and history is at the heart of Guangzhou's Chateau Star River hotel.

Dubbed the “new Hong Kong”, the Chinese port city of Guangzhou is a bustling trade hub racing toward the future. While soaring skyscrapers may have replaced rice paddies, the city by the Pearl River Delta also maintains a deep sense of place. Tradition and modernity are at the heart of the Chateau Star River hotel, slightly removed from the harried center. The hotel is housed in a striking building with castle-inspired architecture that rises above the river like a palace plucked from the shores of a Mediterranean resort destination. The split-level bedrooms feature sleek interiors and many offfer river views. A great place to experience Guangzhou's respect for the past is at the acclaimed Always Cantonese restaurant, an authentic venue for trying Peking duck and purple rice noodles.
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